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Method and device for treating aortic dissection

  • US 20040176832A1
  • Filed: 12/03/2003
  • Published: 09/09/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/04/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A prosthesis adapted for inter-luminal placement by endovascular deployment, the prosthesis comprising a plurality of self expanding stents together defining an elongate substantially cylindrical lumen wall engaging surface and at least one of the stents having a biocompatible graft material cover defining a covered portion, whereby the cover is adapted to close off a rupture in the wall of the lumen and the stents are adapted to provided pressure on the wall of the lumen adjacent to and extending away from the rupture.

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